Powell, Edmunds County, South Dakota facts for kids

Powell is a small, quiet place in Edmunds County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Powell: A Look Back

Powell got its start a long time ago, back in 1883. That's when a post office was opened there, helping people send and receive letters and packages. The community was named after a man named William E. Powell, who was an important official for the railroad at the time. The post office stayed open for about 25 years, closing its doors in 1908.